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INTERACTING WITH OUR PARTNERS When we do exchange confidential or proprietary information
with our business partners, first make sure our documents
Just as we protect Kontoor Brands' intellectual property—and are labeled appropriately and have a properly executed
expect our business partners to do the same—we, in turn, non-disclosure agreement in place. Seek help from the Law
respect the legal rights of others with whom we do business. Department if you have questions.
Do not make unauthorized copies of copyrighted material,
including computer programs for which Kontoor Brands does
not have appropriate approvals. CREATING QUALITY PRODUCTS

Keeping up-to-date with others in our industry helps Kontoor At Kontoor Brands, we take pride in our brands and the quality
Brands stay competitive, but we must take care to only collect of the products they represent. We adhere to the strictest
competitive information in an ethical manner. Never use standards for quality, and expect the same of our supply chain.
deceptive or illegal tactics to obtain information about our If you become aware of any flaw in our processes or products,
competitors, and do not ask or allow our associates to share or those that are supplied to us, or if you suspect the use,
confidential information about former employers. Remember sale or production of counterfeit products or components,
that requesting or accepting confidential information from report it to your manager or a member of the Supply Chain
another company without consent may have legal consequences. management team immediately.

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